Gyarados #130 Topsun Pokemon 2nd Print Green Back Japanese 1997 POP 6 CGC 7.5

Up for sale is an authentic, officially graded 1997 Topsun Japanese Pokémon card. This card features the distinctive Green Back design, denoting it as a highly collectible 2nd print run card from one of Pokémon's most historic early releases.

The card has been professionally authenticated, preserved, and graded by CGC. The slab is intact, securely sealed, and free of major scuffs or cracks.

About the 1997 Topsun Set

The 1997 Topsun set holds a legendary status among vintage Pokémon TCG and novelty collectors. Originally distributed inside packs of Topsun apple-flavored chewing gum by the Top Seika company, these cards represent some of the absolute earliest printed media featuring Ken Sugimori's iconic original watercolor artwork.

While the copyright at the bottom of the card displays "1995", the set was actually distributed in Japan starting in 1997. The set is famous for its printing variants, which directly impact rarity:

• Blue Backs: The initial print run.

• Green Backs: The second print run, featuring bright green text and formatting on the reverse side of the card, making it instantly recognizable and highly sought after by set completists.

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